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Scientists find novel way to test for toxins

This content was published on Aug 7, 2015 Researchers in Switzerland and the United Kingdom have developed a method for testing the environmental impact of chemicals using isolated cells instead of live fish.

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Politicians remain lukewarm to new energy strategy

This content was published on Aug 6, 2015 The Swiss government wants to implement a major energy shift and slash emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by at least 70% by the year 2050.

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Record ivory seizure made at Zurich airport

This content was published on Aug 4, 2015 Customs officials at Zurich Airport have seized 262kg of ivory – a record haul – sent by three Chinese men from Dar es Salam, Tanzania.

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Media praise Obama’s ‘exemplary’ Clean Power Plan

This content was published on Aug 4, 2015 Swiss newspapers have welcomed US President Barack Obama’s plan to set steep greenhouse gas cuts to fight global warming.

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Glaciers melting at record rate

This content was published on Aug 3, 2015 Researchers studying data from more than 30 countries found that in the first decade of this century, glaciers had melted two to three times as fast as the average recorded during the 20th century, according to the studyExternal link published on Monday in the Journal of Glaciology. “The observed glaciers currently lose between half a…

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What’s next for Solar Impulse 2?

This content was published on Jul 28, 2015 With Solar Impulse’s around-the-world tour grounded until next spring, the team must invest more energy and funds into making it airworthy again.

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‘It was the most difficult decision I ever made’

This content was published on Jul 28, 2015 For Swiss pilot André Borschberg, the record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 flight from Japan to Hawaii was a chance to experience a childhood dream.

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Looking into the future – Solar Impulse, young voters, feeding the world

This content was published on Jul 26, 2015 Here are the top stories we’re following the week of July 27.

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The market value of a myth

This content was published on Jul 14, 2015 The Matterhorn is one of the most famous mountains in the world, if not the most recognisable, because of its unmistakable profile. Zermatt, the town at its feet, owes its fame to the Matterhorn. The mountain was first conquered 150 years ago. Since then, Zermatt has attracted tourists and climbers from all over the world.…

Battery repairs keep Solar Impulse in Hawaii

This content was published on Jul 12, 2015 Damaged batteries have forced the Swiss Solar Impulse 2 plane to make a long stopover in Hawaii.

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